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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Illegal Dumping (30 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: ...for taking this matter. I acknowledge that the Minister of State, Deputy Ossian Smyth, has been providing a strong lead role, on behalf of the Government, in this area but I am concerned about how long it is taking to put the necessary measures in place to combat the problem of illegal dumping and littering. The Minister of State will be aware I introduced legislation to this House about...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024) See 2 other results from this debate

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Kyne is a long-standing Member of the Oireachtas. He had his opportunity. Let Senator Boyhan speak without interruption please.

Seanad: Flooding on Lough Funshinagh: Statements (30 Apr 2024) See 4 other results from this debate

Kieran O'Donnell: ...it in context, I was recently appointed Minister of State with responsibility\ for the Office of Public Works, OPW. I was appointed on a Wednesday and two days later I visited Lough Funshinagh along with officials from the OPW, Roscommon County Council and the National Parks and Wildlife Service to see for myself exactly what the position was on the ground. I saw at first hand the...

Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2024)

Frances Black: ...the years to come when they are employees, given that they are not entitled to PRSI contributions and, therefore, are denied relevant employment protections and rights such as parental leave, maternity leave and sick leave. Importantly, they are disadvantaged in the long term in respect of pension contributions. They also experience low pay. Research from the Postgraduate Workers...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy: Discussion (30 Apr 2024) See 7 other results from this debate

Brian Leddin: ...behalf of the committee, I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Ossian Smyth, and his officials to the meeting. Before we begin I will read out the note on privilege. I remind witnesses of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him or her or it identifiable,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: European Year of Skills 2023: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Apr 2024) See 2 other results from this debate

Paul Kehoe: .... Mr. Beausang and Mr. Brownlee will each make an opening statement of five minutes and this will be followed by questions from members, who have six minutes each. I remind members of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses or an official either by name or in such a way as to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2024: Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage (30 Apr 2024)

Steven Matthews: ...of an identifiable person or entity, they will be directed to discontinue their remarks and it is imperative they comply with any such direction. Members and witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against either a person or entity outside the Houses or an official either by name or in...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mother and Baby Homes (30 Apr 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...and confirmation of acceptance must be accompanied by a signed legal waiver. Thus, the timeframe between the issuing of notices of determination and payments being made will be dependent upon how long each applicant wishes to take to consider their award. The Payment Scheme Office is ready to process payments promptly once completed acceptances of awards are received. All information...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (30 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: Ireland and Finland share very cordial ties. We are like-minded EU partners and our bilateral relations are warm and constructive. Our countries have well-developed and long-standing cultural and people-to-people connections, trade relations and partnerships on the international stage, including proud records of peacekeeping. Finland also played an important role in the Northern Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (30 Apr 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...at rectifying the significant deficit in order to meet the statutory Minimum Funding Standard (MFS) required by the Pensions Authority. The changes also aim to sustain the pension schemes into the long-term. Regarding the 1951 Scheme, CIÉ has prepared and submitted a draft SI to give effect to Labour Court recommendations for the 1951 Scheme, as passed by ballot of trade union members...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (30 Apr 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...at rectifying the significant deficit in order to meet the statutory Minimum Funding Standard (MFS) required by the Pensions Authority. The changes also aim to sustain the pension schemes into the long-term. Regarding the 1951 Scheme, CIÉ has prepared and submitted a draft SI to give effect to Labour Court recommendations for the 1951 Scheme, as passed by ballot of trade union members...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (30 Apr 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...at rectifying the significant deficit in order to meet the statutory Minimum Funding Standard (MFS) required by the Pensions Authority. The changes also aim to sustain the pension schemes into the long-term. Regarding the 1951 Scheme, CIÉ has prepared and submitted a draft SI to give effect to Labour Court recommendations for the 1951 Scheme, as passed by ballot of trade union...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (30 Apr 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...at rectifying the significant deficit in order to meet the statutory Minimum Funding Standard (MFS) required by the Pensions Authority. The changes also aim to sustain the pension schemes into the long-term. Regarding the 1951 Scheme, CIÉ has prepared and submitted a draft SI to give effect to Labour Court recommendations for the 1951 Scheme, as passed by ballot of trade union members...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Pension Provisions (30 Apr 2024)

Michael McGrath: ...NTMA), through State Savings products, offers a wide range of tax free savings products to the general public, including Prize Bonds and fixed rate savings bonds/certificates. Both short term and long term fixed rate products are offered, with maturities from 3 to 10 years. The interest rates on offer are competitive and provide good value for the holders of State Savings products. The...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (30 Apr 2024)

Michael McGrath: ...recovery entitlement on their input costs. In accordance with the EU rules, Ireland may continue to apply this existing, historic VAT exemption on the supply of domestic passenger transport but, for as long as the exemption remains, the conditions under which the exemption was granted cannot be changed. In fact, the introduction of a new entitlement to VAT recovery for the passenger...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Prices (30 Apr 2024)

Michael McGrath: ...significant portion of carbon tax revenue is allocated for expenditure on targeted welfare measures and energy efficiency measures, which not only support the most vulnerable households in society but also in the long term, provide support against fuel price impacts by reducing our reliance on fossil fuels. Analysis undertaken using SWITCH, the ESRI tax and benefit model, to simulate the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Apr 2024) See 1 other result from this answer

Michael Fitzmaurice: 258. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if all front-line workers are covered by the same criteria to qualify for the long-Covid payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19282/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (30 Apr 2024)

Norma Foley: ...the demographic demand analysis, my Department monitors planning and construction activity in the residential sector. This involves the analysis of data sources from Local Authorities and the CSO along with the engagement with local authorities and the construction sector. In this way, up-to-date information on significant new residential developments is obtained and factored into the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (30 Apr 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 377. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to provide all sports grants available to a football club where the club is leasing ground on a long-term basis (not owned); and the associated timeline for applications to be opened, in tabular form. [18963/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (30 Apr 2024)

Darragh O'Brien: ...through my Department's Voids Programme to supplement the local authority funding available for the preparation of vacant properties for re-letting. The funding was introduced originally to tackle long term vacant units and is now increasingly targeted to support authorities to ensure minimal turnaround and re-let times for vacant stock. An annualised breakdown by local authority of...